Fraction is an effect plugin for deep real-time manipulation and re-engineering of sound. It features 8 slicers which record and repeat small portions of the input audio at defined points in time, slightly or radically changing the rhythmical arrangement. Each slice has three dedicated effect processors with a wide range of algorithms, and their parameters can be animated in perfect sync with the slice repeater. Rolls, stutters, fills, breaks and transitions can be done with unprecedented ease – but Fraction has enough power to create whole musical pieces out of almost anything.

Like every Sinevibes product, Fraction has a clean, carefully crafted user interface with animated and color-coded controls. Its live audio waveform display lets you visually place slice markers on particular sounds, and custom graphics for each effect type respond to effect parameters. So despite this many features, Fraction is a doddle to learn and enjoyable to use on daily basis.

The update adds a host of new features such as forward-reverse playback mode, ability to change the order of effect units, and support for more time signatures. There are multiple minor enhancements to both the UI and the DSP efficiency, too.

Specifications:

• Real-time audio waveform preview for visual slice marker placement
  
• Eight audio slicers with individual size, repeat count, playback direction, duck and gate settings
  
• Variable slice trigger probability, realtime randomization for slice size and repeat count
  
• Eight slice sets each holding slice positions and on/off switches
  
• Three separate effect units per slice with 15 algorithm types each: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject filters, phaser, barber-pole phaser, positive and negative flangers, chorus, bit depth and sample rate reducers, analog drive, circuit-bent filter, frequency shifter and pitch shifter
  
• Four parameter animation generators per slice, hardwired to slice repeat rate
  
• Advanced transport sync algorithm with support for tempo and time signature automation

Changes in Fraction v1.1.0

• New repeater playback mode: forward-reverse
• Function buttons to change the order of effect units
• Support for 3/4, 5/4, 6/4 and 7/4 time signatures in both quadruplet and triplet timing
• Design enhancements for slider and selector graphics
• Multiple minor processor load optimizations
• Reduced processor load in filter, phaser and frequency shifter algorithms
• Re-tuned resonance response in filter algorithms
• To reset a control to its default value, double-click can now be used in addition to command-click
• Slice switches no longer turn off on sequencer timing change
• New presets (for a total of 40 factory presets)

Compatibility:

Fraction works with Logic, GarageBand, Live, MainStage, ReNoise, Reaper, Studio One, Digital Performer, Tracktion and other software that supports Audio Unit effect plugins. It comes in 32/64 bit format for Intel Macs running OS X 10.6 or later, and supports Retina screen resolution.

Fraction for Mac (AU) is available for purchase for $69 USD. The update is free to all existing users



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